January 7, 2008

President Bling-Bling

Awww...a man can't even have some fun without approval ratings falling! :)
It is called the "Carla effect," and it helps explain President Nicolas Sarkozy's sudden decline in popularity. Far from endearing Sarkozy to his people, his paparazzi romance with the model-turned-singer Carla Bruni has fueled criticism that he is ignoring the country and spending too much time having fun.
Dubbed by some commentators President Bling-Bling, the twice-divorced Sarkozy is rumored to get married again soon. Seemingly, he has ..

...given Bruni a heart-shaped, rose-colored diamond engagement ring designed by Victoire de Castellane at Dior; she is said to have given him a Swiss-made Patek Philippe watch.

Unrelated: France warns of a period of sluggish growth
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